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A collage of images from the Scranton Iron Furnaces in Scranton, PA. The upper left image shows the exterior of the stone furnaces with arches and a modern observation deck. The upper right image features a closer view of an interior arch with a protective gate. The lower left image is a view looking down into the depths of a furnace, revealing its brick lining. The lower right image displays the site's welcoming sign, indicating it is managed by the Anthracite Heritage Museum and designated as a state historic site by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Exploring the Scranton Iron Furnaces Historic Site

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 18, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Scranton Iron Furnaces historic site in Lackawanna County, you're in the right place! The Scranton Iron Furnaces...

A collage of four images related to the Ashland Mothers' Memorial in Ashland, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows the bronze statue of the seated woman with the pedestal inscription 'MOTHER / A MOTHER IS THE / HOLIEST THING ALIVE.' The top right photo is a side view of the statue overlooking the town. The bottom left is a historic black and white image of the statue's installation. The bottom right photo shows a plaque stating that the Mothers' Memorial has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Exploring the Ashland Mothers Memorial in Schuylkill County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 12, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Ashland Mothers Memorial in Schuylkill County, you're in the right place! The Ashland Mothers Memorial is a...

A four-image collage from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. Upper left shows a vintage steam engine number 26 inside a roundhouse with steam rising. Upper right features two locomotives, including engine 790, displayed on a turntable with a modern building in the background. Lower left is the Union Pacific 'Big Boy' steam engine number 4012, a large black locomotive parked outside. Lower right is the National Park Service round emblem displayed at the historic site.

Exploring Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 4, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, you're in the right place! Steamtown National Historic Site is both a...

A photo collage from the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Top left is the house's exterior with the statue of Jennie Wade. Top right shows a tour guide in period attire inside the house. Bottom left depicts a bedroom with a bed and a quilt. Bottom right is the establishment sign of the Jennie Wade House from 1901.

Exploring the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 1, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg, you're in the right place! The Jennie Wade House is a historic...

A collage of four images showcasing Searights Tollhouse in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo displays the tollhouse's exterior with a distinctive octagonal design and 'OPEN' flag. The top right features a close-up of a weathered plaque commemorating the tollhouse as a Registered National Historic Landmark. The bottom left shows a quaint bedroom with antique furniture and window views of the countryside. The bottom right captures the tollhouse with a historical marker in the foreground.

Searight’s Tollhouse | Legacy of the National Road

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 27, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about Searight's Tollhouse in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Searight's Tollhouse is a historic landmark and museum along...

A four-image montage of Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, featuring 1) The castle's historic red-brick exterior with a distinctive turret, 2) A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed and rich red walls, 3) A classic library with a fireplace and bookcases, and 4) An elegant parlor with blue walls, heavy gold drapes, and a large central table, all showcasing the interior and exterior grandeur of the estate.

Nemacolin Castle | A Visitor’s Guide to a Fayette County Mansion

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 6, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Nemacolin Castle, also known as Bowman's Castle, is...

Exploring Fort Loudoun in Franklin County Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 1, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County, you're in the right place! The 207-acre Fort Loudoun Historic...

Gettysburg the Movie | 30th Anniversary Celebration

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 17, 2023 0

October 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the release of the motion picture Gettysburg, and I was fortunate enough to be a guest at...

Exploring the Tunkhannock Viaduct in Wyoming County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 8, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Tunkhannock Viaduct in Wyoming County, you're in the right place! The Tunkhannock Viaduct is the largest concrete railroad...

Exploring Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 8, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County, you're in the right place! The Battle of Bushy Run took place during...